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A Ukrainian Girl Traumatized By War Confronts Her Fears In ‘Camp Courage,’ Max Lowe’s Oscar-Contending Short

Its a lovely cottage on a hill, with clouds dotting a sky of blue. But escaping the trauma of war is another matter. The impetus behind the camp is just really beautiful and inspiring, Lowe tells Deadline. Milana in ‘Camp Courage’Netflix Russian-backed forces, who already at that point were attacking positions in Eastern Ukraine, shelled the neighborhood. Luckily, the child was rescued by a passer-by. Olga says in the film of her granddaughter, She went through a lot....

Activist Artists Management Hires Grant Pennel As Talent Manager, Signs ‘Io Capitano’ Star Moustapha Fall

EXCLUSIVE:Activist Artists Managementhas brought onGrant Pennelas a Talent Manager, also signingMoustapha Fall, the Senegalese actor who earned praise for his debut performance in Matteo Garrones Golden Globe-nominatedIo Capitano. Central to the Activist team that brought in Fall, Pennell is based in Activists West Hollywood office and reports to Founding Partner, Bernie Cahill, and Head of Film and Television Literary, Jon Kanak. Related Stories Io Capitano Review: A Gritty, Heartbreaking Study Of Migrant Dreams From Italys Matteo Garrone Venice Film Festival Activist Artists Management Signs Hanna Vastinsalo, Filmmaker Behind Venice Prize-Winning Sci-Fi Drama Palimpsest Grant is a great addition to our growing film and television division, said Cahill in a statement to Deadline....

Berlin: Saoirse Ronan, Danielle Deadwyler & Paapa Essiedu Titles Set For Panorama Sidebar

The lineup includes eleven titles, seven of which are world premieres. A total of 16 countries have been involved in their production. The fest said the topics connecting the titles are rebellion and antiheroes. Saoirse Ronan in ‘The Outrun’Sony Pictures Classics The film also stars Paapa Essiedu. In the pale glow of the TV, Owens view of reality begins to crack. However, the changes her body is going through remind her of what she is fleeing from....

Breaking Baz: ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Stage Play Will Begin Trilogy Planned For London’s West End & Broadway

The stage sequels will launch in London first. Meanwhile, there are already plans forStranger Things: The First Shadowto transfer to Broadway. Shawn Levys series co-producer 21 Laps is listed as associate producer. Louis McCartney as Henry Creel in ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’Manuel Harlan/Netflix/Baz Bamigboye Theyre at the center of the plays demonic plot, of which I shall reveal… nothing. (Except to note that I jumped outta my seat more than once....

Disney Responds To Unsolicited Nominations Of Nelson Peltz And Ex-Disney CFO James Rasulo To Board Of Directors, Defends Existing Board As “Highly Qualified”

Disney earlier this year rejected a request from Trian for a presence on the board. It has described Perlmutter as having a longstanding personal agenda against CEO Bob Iger. Rasulo, meanwhile, at one time was considered a potential successor to Iger. Disney lotDeadline He had also served a stint as Chairman of the companys Parks and Resorts division. Board elections are held at the companys annual shareholder meeting. Trian owns about $3 billion in Disney stock....

Fox Orders ‘Murder In A Small Town’ Drama Series Starring Rossif Sutherland & Kristin Kreuk Under New International Content Strategy

The connection has acquired U.S. rights to the series, based on the Karl Alberg books by L.R. This marks Foxs first green light to a scripted series co-produced with an international studio. (On the comedy side, Fox occasionally does presentations as part of the development process.) Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk star in Fox drama ‘Murder in a Small Town’Fox Working within that framework has not been limiting, according to Thorn....

Gina Prince-Bythewood To Direct Adaptation Of Tomi Adeyemi’s ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ For Paramount Pictures

EXCLUSIVE:Paramount Pictures adaptation of Tomi Adeyemis novelChildren of Blood and Boneis gaining momentum. Deadline is hearingTheWoman KingdirectorGina Prince-Bythewoodis coming on to helm. Prince-Bythewood will develop the next pass of a draft penned by Adeyemi. (L-R) Gina Prince-Bythewood and Tomi AdeyemiReese Sherman; Sam Pierre Adeyemi and Reggie Rock Bythewood will executive produce. Mika Pryce, SVP Production, will oversee the project on behalf of the studio. Prince-Bythewood most recently directed the epic feature filmThe Woman Kingfor Sonys Tristar Pictures....

Meredith Gertler & Lisa Holme To Exit, Vanessa Brookman Promoted In Latest Warner Bros. Discovery Shakeup

EXCLUSIVE: Theres more change in the executive ranks atWarner Bros. Meredith GertlerandLisa Holmehave decided to leave the company and, separately,Vanessa Brookmanhas been promoted. Related Stories Warner Bros. I, along with the entire organization, have benefitted so much from her skills and judgment. Shell be missed by many but we are excited to see what the future holds for her. Lisa Holmejoined Discovery in 2020 from Hulu, where she was VP, Content Acquisition....

Source: Nadine Dorries Told Truth About BBC Board Member Robbie Gibb Allegedly Meddling In Ofcom Hire

This person told Deadline that Gibb campaigned for his preferred candidate to become Ofcom chair. Gibb worked as Mays communications director, so he and Gilbert shared a connection with Britains former leader. We ignored it and I tried to keep them apart, the source said. Nadine Dorries and Robbie GibbGetty Dorries ultimately installed Grade at Ofcom, but the allegations have raised questions over whether Gibb behaved improperly. Gibb did not respond to Deadlines request for comment and has previously failed to deny Dorries allegations....

Stanley Tucci Returns To Italy For New Docuseries, This Time With Nat Geo

EXCLUSIVE:Stanley Tucciis continuing his Italian adventures. However, the actor is moving from CNN to National Geographic with his latest travel docuseries. Nat Geohas orderedTucci The Heart of Italy(w/t), a ten-part series. Photo by Jeff Spicer/GettyImages At the time, Tucci was confident that hed find a new home for his adventures and he has. It marks Salts first series and production starts in January. Watch on Deadline Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italywas produced by All3Media-owned Raw Television....

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ To Officially End With Season 12 On HBO

This is pretty, pretty, pretty sad news. Curb Your Enthusiasmis officially coming to an end with Season 12 onHBO. And so Larry David, I bid you farewell. HBO Your misanthropy will not be missed. Season 12 will premiere February 4 and the 10-part series will air its finale April 7. The first season proper premiered in October 2000. The first eight seasons were pretty regular, coming ever year or every other year....

‘The Crown’ Producer Andy Harries On His TV “Everest,” Standing By Peter Morgan’s Inventions & Asking Prince William If He’s Been Watching

A passion project that lives in the great pantheon of unmade pitches. It is not the beguiling array of talent swooned by Morgans prose. Like all great producers, Harries is the consummate salesman. Imelda Staunton, Oliva Colman, Claire Foy in ‘The Crown’ & Andy HarriesNetflix/Left Bank Pictures. His story of how he shoppedThe Crownis now woven into British television folklore. Watch on Deadline The Crownwas turned down by nearly every game in town....

‘The View’: Meghan McCain Irate Over Ana Navarro Comment About Trading On Famous Names, Says She’s Consulting Lawyers

Navarros comment came during a Hot Topics discussion aboutHunter Biden. Joe Bidens crime is being Hunter Bidens father, Navarro said. Look, did Hunter Biden influence peddle on his last name? Yes, he did. So did half of Washington people sitting at this table did it. The comment prompted laughter and a loud response from the other co-hosts. We just wanted to clear our names! It took a while. It has been years move on, I have....